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9,005 Families in Edinburgh to Receive Child Payment Increase
ALL ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER-16 ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT The Scottish Child Payment has been increased from £20 to £25 per week per child, meaning 9,005 families in Edinburgh are set to receive a boost to their household incomes from the Scottish Government. Eligibility for the payment – which is only available in Scotland – …
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Local Campaign Opposes Controversial Student Housing Development
The Save Jock’s Lodge campaign, a grassroots campaign group opposing the controversial plan to build a major student accommodation development at Jock’s Lodge, is holding a public meeting so that local residents can learn more about the proposal and how to register their concerns. The meeting will take place on Monday 17 October at 7:30pm, …
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Tommy Sheppard MP Invites Public to Event to Help with Cost of Living
Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East, is hosting a free advice event with key local and national organisations to help constituents through the current cost of living crisis. Confirmed attendees include: Home Energy Scotland, Citizens Advice Edinburgh, Age Scotland and the Edinburgh Food Project. It will take place on Tuesday, October 4 at Richmond Craigmillar …
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